Recap: La Stella’s Walk-Off Gives Angels Crucial Win
The last time Tommy La Stella had hit a walk-off home run, the Angels second baseman said he was "probably about seven years old." La Stella was grinning ear-to-ear like a kid after hitting a two-run walk-off homer to beat…
Angels News: Top Pick Detmers Could Be A Callup
Reid Detmers, the prized University of Louisville left-hander the Angels drafted 10th overall in the 2020 draft, was considered "major-league ready" by Angels scouting personnel prior to the draft. In the bizarre scenario of 2020 coronavirus baseball, Detmers' time may…
Angels News: SS David Fletcher’s Great Play Is MLB’s Best
David Fletcher probably isn't going to win any MVP awards, but the Angels' Swiss Army knife defender and leadoff man's jaw-dropping play at shortstop Saturday was named the MLB Play of the Week. "You have to say it's as good…
Freeway Series Recap: Angels Fall In 10 Innings As Dodgers Cash In
The Angels came out on the wrong side Saturday night of the crapshoot that is known as extra-innings baseball in the COVID-19 pandemic. After a three-hour battle in regulation innings that highlighted the best of the star-powered drama of Southern…
Preview: Angels Host Dodgers In Freeway Series Without Fans
The red and blue uniforms will be the same Friday night, and the players will mostly be the same. The star power in both dugouts will still be tantalizing -- and most likely, the games, like most years, should be…
Recap: Oakland’s Laureano Thwarts Angels’ Bid For Sweep
Joe Maddon was wishing Wednesday that the wheels of justice at Major League Baseball headquarters were moving faster. Ramon Laureano, the Oakland A's' defensive wiz in center fielder, has been suspended for six games for his part in a brawl…
Angels News: Questions On Simmons, Upton, Lineup
Andrelton Simmons, the Angels' acrobatic shortstop, is getting closer to returning from the injured list. Simmons' return should be good news, but it does present manager Joe Maddon with several lineup quandaries. Leadoff man and sparkplug David Fletcher has been…
Recap: Bundy Dominates A’s And Angels Power Up, 6-0
It was expected that the 2020 Angels would pack a powerful offense. Veteran right-hander Dylan Bundy was expected to pitch quality innings. It wasn't expected that Bundy would suddenly be one of the major leagues' most dominant starting pitchers. Bundy…
Recap: Trout Crushes Game-Winner In Angels Comeback
The fans would have loved it every single piece of this Angels rally. In front of zero paid fans at Angels Stadium due to COVID-19, the Angels stormed from five runs behind to win a 10-9 thriller against the Oakland…
Recap: Maddon Preaches Relaxation; Strategy Misfires
Going into Sunday's series finale against the host Texas Rangers, Angels manager Joe Maddon advised his slumping hitters to take some pressure off themselves. "Try easier," Maddon said, quoting what he said to his players. "I mean, they can't try…
